The band embarks on a North American tour next month and will
then return for a New Zealand tour, before moving to Berlin
in May.

Six60 plays at Union Hall in Dunedin on Saturday, April 20.
The group's self-titled debut album was released in October
2011, debuting at No 1 in the New Zealand charts and going
gold in its first week.

The band's move to Berlin coincides with the European release
of the album. The signing caps an extraordinary year for the
group, which won six Tui New Zealand Music Awards in
November, including best group, best single (Don't Forget
Your Roots) and highest-selling album (Six60).

Sony spokesman Volker Mietke predicted big things for the
band.

''Six60 is a one-of-a-kind band with a remarkable sound and a
unique frontman and singer.

''This is how a rock band should sound in 2013,'' Mr Mietke
said.

Tickets for the band's April 20 gig in Dunedin are on sale
from Monday.